The Issue of Antimicrobial Use in Food Animals

Authors

  • Stephen F. Sundlof Center for Veterinary Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19995443

Keywords:

food animals, FDA, antimicrobial drugs

Abstract

The issue of antimicrobial use in food animals has been controversial for more than three decades. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first called for several restrictions on antimicrobial use in feed in 1977. That proposal has generated several studies and reports over the subsequent years. Definitive answers about the safety of antimicrobial use in animals remain scientifically challenging, but we are continuing to uncover more truths and, more important, have begun updating FDA's regulatory process for evaluating antimicrobial drugs intended for use in food animals.

Author Biography

Stephen F. Sundlof, Center for Veterinary Medicine

Center Director

Downloads

Published

1999-09-23

Issue

Section

General Sessions